by Tim | Jun 20, 2025 | Film, ThisDayInArt, Writing
In 1975, a young director named Steven Spielberg found himself in the deep end—literally and figuratively—when he took on Jaws. At just 26 years old, Spielberg was riding high on the success of his made-for-TV thriller Duel, which had shown his knack for suspense....
by Tim | Apr 24, 2025 | Acting, Film, ThisDayInArt, Tributes, Writing
Born on April 24, 1930, in the Bronx, New York, Richard Donner, originally named Richard Donald Schwartzberg, was the son of Russian Jewish immigrants. His father, Fred, ran a modest furniture business, while his mother, Hattie, managed their home. Donner’s...
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